Fête de la Musique in Cergy
The new town celebrates: free concerts in the heart of Cergy on June 21st
About Fête de la Musique de Cergy
Fête de la Musique in Cergy: a new town in symphony
Every June 21st, Cergy is adorned with music to celebrate Fête de la Musique in all its diversity. A new town built from the 1970s onwards, Cergy has contemporary architecture and generous public spaces that are ideally suited for organizing outdoor concerts. The Prefecture esplanade, the banks of the Oise, and the Trois Fontaines shopping center all serve as natural stages for this national festive event.
Cergy-Pontoise, a dynamic cultural hub
Within the Cergy-Pontoise urban community, Fête de la Musique takes on a special dimension. The urban area's cultural facilities—the Théâtre des Arts de Cergy-Pontoise, the ENSAPC (National Higher School of Art of Paris-Cergy), and the Axe Majeur, a monumental work by Dani Karavan—contribute to making Cergy a city of culture and creation. Fête de la Musique naturally fits into this vibrant artistic ecosystem.
An eclectic program for all tastes
The Fête de la Musique program in Cergy embraces all musical styles to reach the entire population:
- Rock and pop for electric guitar enthusiasts
- Jazz and blues for lovers of improvised music
- Hip-hop and rap, in connection with the very active local scene
- World music reflecting the city's cultural diversity
- Classical music with students and ensembles from the conservatory
- Electro and contemporary music for the younger generations
The banks of the Oise, a privileged setting
The banks of the Oise are one of the most popular settings for Fête de la Musique festivities in Cergy. Along the river, landscaped green spaces and leisure centers offer a natural and peaceful backdrop for evening concerts. The Base de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise, one of the largest in Europe with its 850 hectares of lakes and forests, also hosts festive events related to Fête de la Musique.
The Cergy-Pontoise Conservatory in the spotlight
The Cergy-Pontoise Departmental Conservatory actively participates in Fête de la Musique by offering its students the opportunity to perform in front of a large audience. Instrument classes, choirs, and chamber music ensembles take over public spaces for an enthusiastic demonstration of the musical skills cultivated throughout the school year.
An intergenerational and free event
In line with the national philosophy of Fête de la Musique, all concerts and activities organized by the city of Cergy are free and open to all. This universal access to musical culture is at the heart of the values defended by the municipality, which wants every resident, regardless of age or means, to fully enjoy this annual celebration.
Fête de la Musique de Cergy — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Cergy will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Free concerts and musical entertainment will take over several iconic locations in the city, with a highlight on the Esplanade de Paris at the foot of the 12 columns of the Axe Majeur-Horloge (Cergy Warm Up organized by the La Ruche association, open stage by Tapage Nocturne) and all-day concerts from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Cergy-Pontoise.
2026 Edition — Sunday, June 21
Cergy celebrates the Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the day of the summer solstice, with a free program open to all, spread across several outdoor and indoor stages throughout the city.
Cergy Warm Up — Axe Majeur-Horloge
A highlight of the evening, the Cergy Warm Up organized by the La Ruche association takes place from 6 PM to 1 AM at the foot of the 12 columns of the Axe Majeur-Horloge, on the Esplanade de Paris. Featured this year: Waykiki Boys, Faven, Numah, Smonal, and the association's excellent team of DJs to close the evening and animate the giant open-air dance floor.
Tapage Nocturne Open Stage
The Tapage Nocturne association offers an open stage at the same location for amateur artists and musicians: 15 minutes per artist, to showcase local voices, songs, and groups.
Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Cergy-Pontoise
The CRR de Cergy-Pontoise offers free concerts by its choirs and ensembles all day long. At 7 PM, concert by the Chamber Choir directed by Philippe Le Fèvre.
La Vie de Sing — musical comedy
At 6:30 PM, performance of the musical comedy La Vie de Sing at 23 place des Colonnes Hubert Renaud. The show tells the story of an ordinary family facing homelessness.
Bars, restaurants, and terraces
As every year, many bars and restaurants in the city participate in the celebration by hosting concerts and groups on their terraces or indoors.
Programme Fête de la Musique de Cergy 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- All day long — Concerts by choirs and ensembles from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional (CRR) de Cergy-Pontoise
- 6:00 PM → 1:00 AM — Cergy Warm Up by La Ruche · Esplanade de Paris (Axe Majeur-Horloge, 12 columns) — with Waykiki Boys, Faven, Numah, Smonal, and closing DJ sets
- 6:00 PM → 1:00 AM — Tapage Nocturne Open Stage (15 minutes per artist) · Esplanade de Paris
- 6:30 PM — Musical comedy La Vie de Sing · 23 place des Colonnes Hubert Renaud
- 7:00 PM — Concert by the CRR Chamber Choir directed by Philippe Le Fèvre
- Evening — Free access concerts in the city's bars, restaurants, and terraces
Program subject to additions by the city hall as official announcements are made.
Highlights Fête de la Musique de Cergy 2026
- Cergy Warm Up by La Ruche until 1 AM on the Esplanade de Paris
- Free program spread across several outdoor stages
- All-day concerts by the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional
- Open stage for amateur musicians with Tapage Nocturne
- Exceptional setting at the foot of the 12 columns of the Axe Majeur
Prices Fête de la Musique de Cergy 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique de Cergy
Practical Information
Main venues
Esplanade de la Préfecture, Cergy city center, banks of the Oise, Cergy (95000)
Access
By RER: RER A, stations Cergy-le-Haut, Cergy-Saint-Christophe or Cergy-Préfecture.
By bus: Compiègne-Cergy bus network, numerous lines serving the center.
By car: A15 towards Cergy-Pontoise, exits Cergy-Centre or Pontoise.
Times
Activities from 5 PM, concerts until 11 PM on June 21st.
Admission
Free admission for all concerts.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique de Cergy
Esplanade de la Préfecture / Centre-ville de Cergy
Esplanade de la Préfecture, 95000 Cergy